Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
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From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.
There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.
Teanau Tuiono: Forget Aukus and focus on the Pacific
OPINION: Aukus pillars are a part of the same precarious house of cards.
Reggae legend sets up shop in Whanganui
As a 17-year-old, Brent Clough climbed a fence to secure an interview with Bob Marley.
Whanganui rugby: Kaierau and Marton pick up wins
The new-look Marton side are now third on the ladder.
'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island
The quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.
Auckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%
Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.
Rob Rattenbury: Cycling through the memories of a great sport
OPINION: I'd never get rid of my bikes.
Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition
OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.
Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.
Pest plant found in Horizons region
The plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.
'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prison
Michael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.
Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils
Changes to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.
Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.
Border fire warning shot as rugby season begins
The four-time defending champions eased past Kaierau.
Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot
'She must have been a very determined person to do what she did.'
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
Meri Tipene-Walker is the first woman and first Māori to be the president of OnStage.
Opinion: Why I'm proud of Freyberg student protesters
OPINION: These young people got brave, got organised and strongly questioned authority.
'Significant impact': Teanau Tuiono on why public service cuts will hurt Pasifika communities
OPINION: Those workers deserve fair treatment and respect for their contributions.
Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge
OPINION: It is infecting our hospitals, causing harm to anyone close by.
'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'
What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.
Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.
Palmy walking advocate honoured
Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.
Hot cross fun: What happened when I entered a speed-eating contest
OPINION: The water dulled the taste of the hot cross buns - don’t try that at home.
‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
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New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
Tough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise
'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'
'Too fat to eat KFC': Daycare owner mistreated children, bullied staff
The woman has now been stripped of her teaching registration and ordered to pay $40k.
Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.